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How to get fromHamilton to Ruatoriaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Ruatoria by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Te Karakabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Drive from Te Karaka to Ruatoriacar car
    9h 12m
    $60–154

  2. Drive 434.8 km

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Ruatoriacar car 434.8 km
    5h 33m
    $127–184

  3. Bus, fly to Gisborne Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane AKL - GIS
    3. Drive from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Ruatoriacar car
    5h 51m
    $103–477

  4. Bus, fly to Whakatane, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane AKL - WHK
    3. Drive from Whakatane (WHK) to Ruatoriacar car
    7h 8m
    $273–367

Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Ruatoria.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 513.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Ruatoria, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Ruatoria. However, you can take the bus to Te Karaka then drive to Ruatoria. Alternatively, you can drive from Hamilton to Ruatoria in around 5h 33m.

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